Buyer

2 weeks ago

Ludlow, United Kingdom Opus Vitae Full time

Opus Vitae are actively recruiting for a **Buyer/Expeditor **on behalf our client who are a multi-award winning British manufacturing company specialising within agricultural machinery. Our client are based in the central Ludlow area.

**The Role**

**Your daily responsibilities will include...**
- Using JD Edwards ERP/MRP system, the buyer will manage all aspects of supply and demand within a sizeable commodity group from suppliers, logistics, inventory control and NPI.
- Buying product for production builds and parts sale demand, communicating availability to stakeholders.
- Responsibility for all communication to their supplier including quality issues, supply issues and new product introductions.
- Handle negotiation of contracts and prices with current and potential new suppliers.
- Attendance meetings and provide information relative to the introduction of new products.
- Make available details of products purchased that are likely to impact product build and spare part sales and provide an action plan to alleviate supply issues.
- Report on non-availability for spare sales and or production shortages via the ERP system.
- Minimise stocks without jeopardising part availability.
- Involvement in process to manage returns to suppliers.
- Ensuring engineering changes are addressed with supplier where required.
- Participate in make versus buy projects.
- Ongoing development of the purchasing systems and ordering process.
- Manage specific specialised projects as requested.

**Experience we are looking for...**
- **Experience of working as a buyer within a Purchasing function, preferably in engineering/the heavy industry.**:

- **Prior experience with MRP/ERP systems**:

- **CIPS qualification or working to achieve CIPS would be beneficial.**:

- **Strong communication and negotiation skills.**:

- **Excellent IT skills particularly Excel.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ludlow, Shropshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Buyer/Purchasing: 1 year (required)
- MRP/ERP: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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